Control-room Chyron Prime Operator (Freelance)

Public Media; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GBH in Boston seeks a Chyron Operator for on-air graphics, delivering two channels of live and pre-taped content using Chyron Prime.

You will work with the show producer and director to ensure accurate, high-quality graphics and messages, while maintaining composure during live productions; some nights and weekends are required.

Hybrid role with on-site days and in-person work at 1 Guest Street, Brighton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience operating Chyron at a broadcast facility.
• Excellent communication on headsets and in person.
• Ability to work under pressure in live production.
• Detail-oriented with strong executive function.
• Experience with Windows and basic troubleshooting.
• Understanding of how a broadcast facility interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Operate two channels of on-air graphics using Chyron Prime.
• Play out, change, and insert messages as directed by the director.
• Check each message for spelling, style, and grammatical errors.
• Take direction from the show producer and TV director to achieve the desired graphic style.
• Perform duties under pressure in a live production environment; some nights and weekends required.
• In-person at 1 Guest Street, Brighton.

Skills

Chyron operation

Broadcast graphics

Live production

On-air messaging

Team communication

Windows troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Chyron Prime

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

GBH enriches people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and Wednesday, Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The GBH Production Group oversees GBH television operations. The Production Group is comprised of two divisions: The Studios which manages the TV studios, Fraser Recording Studio, the remote studio at Boston Public Library and EFP production; and the GBH OutPost, which provides post-production services, and tape floor operations.

JOB OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Chyron Operator is responsible for two channels of graphics for on-air programming (live and/or pre-taped) using Chyron Prime.
• Responsible for playing out, changing, and inserting messages as called for by the director.
• Deep understanding of Chyron integration into shows and the creative building process of graphics within the provided software.
• Checking each Chyron message for spelling, style, and grammatical errors, and alerting the show producers of any errors.
• Take direction from both the show producer and TV director to achieve the desired graphic style.
• Must be able to perform duties under pressure in a live production environment.
• Some nights and weekends are necessary.
• Job is in-person at 1 Guest Street, Brighton.

SKILL-SET

• One – three years of experience in operating Chyron at a broadcast or similar facility.
• Excellent communications skills on both headsets and in person.
• Some knowledge of computer programing, motion graphic design and editing.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple, competing requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work well as part of a team is required.
• Attention to detail and strong executive function skills.
• Experience with Windows including basic troubleshooting.
• Superior, rapid response communication skills are vital.
• Understanding of how a broadcast television facility works and interconnects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Salary Range

N/A - N/A

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.